Sometimes you're just having so much fun at your post-work drinks that it gets to midnight and you realise you've forgotten to grab a bite to eat (and line the stomach). But fear not, London has its fair share of late-night eateries where you can enjoy a banging meal after dark. From wining and dining at 3am on the 40th floor at Duck and Waffle to grabbing a slice of much-needed pepperoni pie at Voodoo Ray's epic pizza spot. Here are our top restaurants that have got your back, serving their grub well into the small hours.
Guide to late-night restaurants in London
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Late-night restaurants in London
- Sager + Wilde – Affordable sophistication
- Duck & Waffle – 24-hour dining in the city
- Bob Bob Ricard – Champers with late-night snacking
- Brasserie Zédel – Bib Gourmand cuisine for an excellent price
- Voodoo Ray's – Giant 22-inch Italian pies
- Decimo – For all the flavour
- Buster Mantis – Late-night island bites
- Meatliquor – Late-night food, drinks and live music
- Cecconi's Pizza Bar – Negronis on tap
- Beigel Bake – A classic London spot
- Gökyüzü – Authentic Turkish fare
- Enish – African food at any time
- Polo Bar – Breakfast at any time
- Selale – Late-night Turkish
- VQ – Any meal at any time
- The Sushi Co – Late-night sushi spot
- Bacchanalia – Late night feasts
Late-night restaurants in London
Discover London's vibrant culinary scene after dark
Affordable sophistication
Negronis? Check. An eclectic selection of pasta? Check. An ever-evolving wine menu? Check. These are just a few of the things you can expect to enjoy at Sager + Wilde, a restaurant and wine bar in the heart of Hackney and Bethnal Green. Sip on a selection of wines in a chilled and buzzy environment and chow down on slow-cooked rabbit ragu or a pasta dish of your choice.
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193 Hackney Road, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets
- Website • 020-812 773 30
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24-hour dining in the city
This 24-hour restaurant is located 40 floors up in one of London's tallest buildings. You can dine round the clock here, with a late-night menu kicking in from midnight. Although the menu might change, you can expect to see things like duck mac 'n' cheese, spicy ox cheek doughnuts and bbq beans on toast.
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110 Bishopsgate, The City/City of London
- Website • 020-364 073 10
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Champers with late-night snacking
Yes, you may be able to 'Press for Champagne' at Bob Bob Ricard, but you can also dine here until midnight mid-week and until one in the morning on the weekends. So, once you've suitably filled to the brim with bubbly, why not order a dish or two from the French-Anglo-Russian menu? Your head will thank you in the morning.
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1 Upper James St, Soho level 3, 122 Leadenhall St, The City/City of LondonBob Bob Ricard Soho
1 Upper James St, SohoBob Bob Ricard City
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bobbobricard.com/sohoBob Bob Ricard City
bobbobricard.com/cityBob Bob Ricard Soho
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Bob Bob Ricard Soho Bob Bob Ricard City
Bib Gourmand cuisine for an excellent price
You’ll find Brasserie Zédel located just around the corner from the bright lights of Piccadilly Circus, in the heart of Soho. It’s got a Bib Gourmand to its name and serves a seasonal-inspired menu of French food at a really reasonable price. You can dine here until 11 pm on most nights, minus Sunday, so if you fancy a bite to eat post Soho work drinks, then this is the place to be.
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20 Sherwood Street, Soho
- Website • 020-773 448 88
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Giant 22-inch Italian pies
Grab a slice of after-hours pizza at one of Voodoo Ray's pizza shops dotted around the city, open 7 days a week with late night slices every Friday and Saturday. They sell their pizzas in a huge 22-inch size as well as by 12-inch and by the slice. They come in a range of delicious flavours, from classic pepperoni to more adventurous flavours like green velvet with artichoke hearts and sun blush tomatoes.
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95 Kingsland High St, Dalston 285 Rye Ln, PeckhamVoodoo Ray's Dalston
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voodoorays.comVoodoo Ray's Peckham
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020-724 978 65Voodoo Ray's Peckham
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Voodoo Ray's Dalston Voodoo Ray's Peckham
For all the flavour
Michelin-starred Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias is bringing the taste of Spanish and Mexican flavours to his debut restaurant Decimo. You can dine here until late - 2am on a Saturday - which is ideal for a post-drinks dinner.
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10 Argyle Street, Bloomsbury
- Website • 020-398 188 88
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Late-night island bites
This late-night Jamaican spot serves a mouthwatering menu of tasty Island bites, like tender jerk chicken and juicy dumplings. You can dance the night away and sip on refreshing cocktails before filling up on melt-in-your-mouth Jamaican cuisine served with love.
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3-4 Resolution Way, Deptford
- Website • 020-869 151 91
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Late-night food, drinks and live music
Satisfy those meat cravings all the way until 3am at Meatliquor W1, just a stone's throw away from Oxford Circus station. There's live music and DJs performing throughout the week, as well as a bar serving top tipples well into the early hours of the morning.
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37-38 Margaret St, Marylebone
- Website • 020-722 442 39
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Negronis on tap
If you’re craving an after-dark wood-fire pizza then Cecconi’s Pizza Bar is the place to be. This relaxed restaurant serves a menu of Italian classics, from wood-fired oven pizzas to homemade pasta. Wash it all down with a late-night Aperol Spritz or negroni, both of which are served on tap here.
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19-21 Old Compton Street, Soho
- Website • 020-773 456 56
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A classic London spot
It's basically a London rite to try a salt-beef bagel from Beigel Bake on Brick Lane, and really there's no excuse not to since they're open 24 hours a day. Opt for a classic salt-beef bagel with mustard and pickles and you won't be disappointed.
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159 Brick Lane, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets
- Website • 020-772 906 16
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Authentic Turkish fare
Authentic Turkish cuisine is what it's all about at Gökyüzü, a homely eatery located in several different restaurants across the city. Feast on Turkish pizzas to soak up the late-night drink or opt for something a little lighter, like a cold mezze platter with extra hummus.
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Southend Road, Walthamstow/Waltham Forest 1 Leisure Way, Barnet 26-28 Grand Parade, Green Lanes, Haringey 42D Selborne Road, Walthamstow/Waltham Forest 339 Kentish Town Road, Camden TownGökyüzü Chingford
Southend Road, Walthamstow/Waltham ForestGökyüzü Finchley
1 Leisure Way, BarnetGökyüzü Green Lanes
26-28 Grand Parade, Green Lanes, HaringeyGökyüzü Walthamstow
42D Selborne Road, Walthamstow/Waltham ForestGökyüzü Kentish Town
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Gökyüzü Chingford
gokyuzurestaurant.co.uk/chingfordGökyüzü Finchley
gokyuzurestaurant.co.uk/finchleyGökyüzü Green Lanes
gokyuzurestaurant.co.uk/harringayGökyüzü Walthamstow
gokyuzurestaurant.co.uk/walthamstowGökyüzü Kentish Town
gokyuzurestaurant.co.uk/kentish-townGökyüzü Chingford
020-852 749 27Gökyüzü Finchley
020-849 216 62Gökyüzü Green Lanes
020-821 184 06Gökyüzü Walthamstow
020-852 029 98Gökyüzü Kentish Town
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Gökyüzü Chingford Gökyüzü Finchley Gökyüzü Green Lanes Gökyüzü Walthamstow Gökyüzü Kentish Town
African food at any time
Whatever time you're craving Nigerian cooking, Enish 24 has you covered. This lively spot in Camberwell is open 24/7, serving up classic West African food in an animated setting. Takeaways are available too. Traditional recipes like snails, chicken wings, egusi, and yam porridge are all on the menu here.
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46 Camberwell Church St, Camberwell
- Website • 020-356 727 48
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Breakfast at any time
Well-located opposite Liverpool Street station, Polo Bar is a traditional British café that's open all hours. This lively and diverse venue has been around since the 1950s and serves breakfast at any time, as well as other homemade dishes. During the night a special street food menu is available too. This place also has a 24 hour alcohol license.
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176 Bishopsgate, The City/City of London
- Website • 020-728 348 89
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Late-night Turkish
Most Turkish restaurants on Green Lanes are something to write home about, but Selale stands out as an award-winning gem. It nabbed the Best Value Kebab accolade at the British Kebab Awards and boasts an excellent menu of classic Turkish dishes. It also boasts a spacious dining area, making it the ideal spot for group gatherings and party bookings. The restaurant's size doesn't compromise its attentive and welcoming service, with complimentary bread, salad, and sauces presented upon seating. Selale is renowned for its great value, offering a variety of dishes from Turkish breakfasts in the morning to pides, kebabs, seafood, and moussaka later in the day, accommodating vegetarians, vegans, and families alike. Additionally, you'll find a well-stocked bar featuring Turkish beers, spirits, and wines. Plus, it's open 'til late.
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1-3 Salisbury Promenade, Green Lanes, Haringey
- Website • 020-880 016 36
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Any meal at any time
VQ runs several locations in London that are open and serving alcohol 24/7. You can enjoy any meal at any time here, with breakfast and brunch dishes as well as lunch and dinner favourites served at all times. Every location is smart and sleek, whilst the Bloomsbury venue has slightly reduced opening hours on some days.
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111a Great Russell St, Fitzrovia/Bloomsbury 13 Aldgate High St, The City/City of London 325 Fulham Rd, Kensington/ChelseaVQ Bloomsbury
111a Great Russell St, Fitzrovia/BloomsburyVQ Aldgate
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vqrestaurants.comVQ Aldgate
vqrestaurants.comVQ Chelsea
vqrestaurants.comVQ Bloomsbury
020-314 663 34VQ Aldgate
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VQ Bloomsbury VQ Aldgate VQ Chelsea
Late-night sushi spot
There are numerous branches of The Sushi Co around London and most of them stay open late to satisfy your sushi cravings at any time. These restaurants are popular for casual dining, with sleek interiors and a relaxed atmosphere. You can try a variety of sushi rolls and platters as well as hot food, all prepared with quality ingredients. Try a Japanese beer to wash it down.
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48 Crawford St, Marylebone 58 Old Brompton Rd, Kensington 168 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill 121 City Rd, Shoreditch 82 Putney High St, Putney 89 Lower Marsh, South Bank/Lambeth/Southwark 23 New Broadway, Ealing 50 Grays Inn Rd, Holborn/Bloomsbury 1 Westward Parade, Pepper St, Canary Wharf/Tower Hamlets 286 Lewisham High St, LewishamThe Sushi Co Marylebone
48 Crawford St, MaryleboneThe Sushi Co South Kensington
58 Old Brompton Rd, KensingtonThe Sushi Co Notting Hill
168 Portobello Rd, Notting HillThe Sushi Co Shoreditch
121 City Rd, ShoreditchThe Sushi Co Putney
82 Putney High St, PutneyThe Sushi Co Waterloo
89 Lower Marsh, South Bank/Lambeth/SouthwarkThe Sushi Co Ealing
23 New Broadway, EalingThe Sushi Co Holborn
50 Grays Inn Rd, Holborn/BloomsburyThe Sushi Co Canary Wharf
1 Westward Parade, Pepper St, Canary Wharf/Tower HamletsThe Sushi Co Lewisham
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The Sushi Co Marylebone
thesushico.co.ukThe Sushi Co South Kensington
thesushico.co.ukThe Sushi Co Notting Hill
thesushico.co.ukThe Sushi Co Shoreditch
thesushico.co.ukThe Sushi Co Putney
thesushico.co.ukThe Sushi Co Waterloo
thesushico.co.ukThe Sushi Co Ealing
thesushico.co.ukThe Sushi Co Holborn
thesushico.co.ukThe Sushi Co Canary Wharf
thesushico.co.ukThe Sushi Co Lewisham
thesushico.co.ukThe Sushi Co Marylebone
020-341 007 50The Sushi Co South Kensington
020-455 929 40The Sushi Co Notting Hill
020-341 048 88The Sushi Co Shoreditch
020-308 999 60The Sushi Co Putney
020-807 616 76The Sushi Co Waterloo
020-308 999 55The Sushi Co Ealing
020-451 655 11The Sushi Co Holborn
020-316 161 00The Sushi Co Canary Wharf
020-315 499 01The Sushi Co Lewisham
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The Sushi Co Marylebone The Sushi Co South Kensington The Sushi Co Notting Hill The Sushi Co Shoreditch The Sushi Co Putney The Sushi Co Waterloo The Sushi Co Ealing The Sushi Co Holborn The Sushi Co Canary Wharf The Sushi Co Lewisham
Late night feasts
Bacchanalia stays open late every night and serves decadent Greco-Roman feasts in an inspiring setting. There's detail everywhere you look, creating an immersive dining experience. Ancient myths are retold through original artwork and antique sculptures. Sophisticated Mediterranean dishes are served at this one-of-a-kind venue.
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1-3 Mount Street, Mayfair
- Website • 020-316 197 20
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